Sports Injury Treatment and Sports Medicine in Mohali

Our sports medicine and arthroscopy specialists treat injuries in professional and recreational athletes, with the aim of a safe and early return to sport. Early diagnosis matters: a delay in treating a ligament or cartilage injury can affect long-term joint health.

Common sports injuries we treat:

• ACL and PCL ligament tears
• Meniscus and cartilage injuries
• Shoulder dislocation and instability
• Rotator cuff tears and shoulder impingement
• Tennis elbow and tendon injuries, including Achilles tendon injuries
• Ankle sprains and ligament injuries
• Hand injuries such as mallet finger and trigger finger

Treatments: ACL reconstruction, arthroscopy of the knee, shoulder and ankle, cartilage restoration, rotator cuff repair, shoulder stabilisation, tendon repair, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy and supervised rehabilitation.

Book a sports injury consultation: call 72728 72728.

Knee Replacement Surgery in Mohali

Knee replacement relieves pain and restores movement when arthritis has badly damaged the knee joint. In a total knee replacement, the worn surfaces of the thigh bone (femur) and shin bone (tibia) are replaced with metal and medical-grade plastic implants. The undersurface of the kneecap may also be resurfaced.

Types of knee replacement:

• Total knee replacement
• Partial (unicondylar) knee replacement, when arthritis is limited to one part of the knee
• Revision knee replacement
• Computer-navigated knee replacement

Do I need a knee replacement? It may be time to consider surgery if knee pain limits walking or daily activities and has not improved with medicines, physiotherapy, weight management or injections. Your orthopaedic surgeon will advise you based on your symptoms and X-rays.

Recovery: Most patients start walking with support soon after surgery, and many walk with a cane within about six weeks. Most daily activities resume over the following months; high-impact and contact sports are usually avoided.

Book a knee specialist appointment: call 72728 72728.

Hip Replacement Surgery in Mohali

In a total hip replacement, the damaged ball (head of the femur) and socket (acetabulum) of the hip joint are replaced with artificial parts. It is most often recommended for severe hip arthritis, avascular necrosis of the hip or some hip fractures.

Hip procedures:

• Total hip replacement
• Hip resurfacing
• Revision hip replacement

Implant options include a metal or ceramic ball with a highly cross-linked plastic liner, or ceramic-on-ceramic. Your surgeon will recommend the right option for your age and activity level.

Recovery: Most patients are helped to stand and walk with a walker on the day of surgery or the next day, and return to routine activities over the following weeks with physiotherapy.

Book a hip specialist appointment: call 72728 72728.

Fracture Treatment and Complex Trauma Surgery

Our orthopaedic trauma team treats simple and complex fractures, including polytrauma (multiple fractures), pelvic and acetabular fractures, and fractures around joints. We also treat fractures that have not healed, or have healed in the wrong position, after earlier treatment.

Acetabular fracture: a break in the socket of the hip joint, usually after a high-energy injury such as a road accident, and sometimes after a simple fall in older people with weaker bones. Treatment often involves surgery to restore the normal shape and stability of the hip.

Treatments: fracture fixation with plates, screws and nails, pelvic and acetabular reconstruction, treatment of non-union and mal-union, and rehabilitation after fracture surgery.

For a recent fracture or serious injury, come to the Emergency at Fortis Hospital, Mohali, open 24x7.

Arthroscopy (Keyhole Joint Surgery) in Mohali

Arthroscopy lets the orthopaedic surgeon see, diagnose and treat problems inside a joint through small cuts, using a thin camera called an arthroscope. Smaller cuts usually mean less pain and a quicker return to activity than open surgery.

Arthroscopic procedures:

• ACL reconstruction of the knee
• Meniscus repair or trimming of torn knee cartilage
• Rotator cuff repair and shoulder stabilisation
• Ankle arthroscopy
• Removal of inflamed joint lining (synovium), or loose bone and cartilage, from the knee, shoulder, elbow, wrist or ankle

Book an arthroscopy consultation: call 72728 72728.

Bone Tumour and Bone Cancer Treatment

Primary bone cancer is rare in adults. It begins in the cells that form bone. Many bone tumours are benign (not cancer), so an accurate diagnosis by a specialist is important.

Warning signs: bone pain that comes and goes or gets worse at night, swelling or a lump, a fracture after a minor injury, and sometimes fever, weight loss or tiredness.

Diagnosis: clinical examination, blood tests, X-ray, CT, MRI or bone scan, and a needle or surgical biopsy.

Treatment: surgery (limb-sparing wherever possible), chemotherapy and radiation therapy, used alone or together and planned with the Fortis Cancer Institute team.

Book a consultation with our orthopaedic oncology specialist: call 72728 72728.

Hand and Wrist Treatment and Small Joint Surgery

When an injury or arthritis makes using your hand, wrist or foot painful or difficult, our hand and small-joint specialists can help. We choose non-surgical treatment wherever possible and recommend surgery only when it offers a clear benefit.

Conditions we treat: wrist fractures (including distal radius fractures), carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger and trigger thumb, mallet finger, Dupuytren's contracture, finger joint dislocations and arthritis of the small joints.

Not sure what is causing your hand pain? Book a consultation for a thorough examination and a treatment plan suited to your needs.

Book an appointment with a hand doctor: call 72728 72728.

Scoliosis Treatment and Spine Care in Mohali

Scoliosis is a sideways curve of the spine. It is most often noticed in children and teenagers aged 10 to 15, during the growth spurt before puberty. The curve may be single (C-shaped) or double (S-shaped).

Signs to look for: uneven shoulders or waist, one hip higher than the other, or the body leaning to one side.

Risk factors: curves that need treatment are more common in girls, and a family history is common.

Diagnosis: physical examination, the Adam's forward bend test, spine X-rays, and CT or MRI when needed.

Treatment options: regular observation, bracing, physiotherapy and exercise, or surgery for larger or worsening curves. Our spine specialists also assess back pain and neck pain.

Book a spine specialist appointment: call 72728 72728.

Foot and Ankle Treatment and Podiatry Care in Mohali

Foot and ankle surgery is a sub-specialty of orthopaedics that diagnoses, treats and prevents problems of the foot and ankle. Our foot and ankle doctors treat everything from heel pain to complex deformities, starting with non-surgical care wherever possible.

Conditions we treat:

• Heel pain, plantar fasciitis and heel bone spurs
• Flat foot
• Bunion (hallux valgus)
• Foot corns and calluses (corn removal)
• Ankle sprains and ankle ligament injuries
• Ankle and foot arthritis
• Diabetic foot ulcers
• Achilles tendon problems

Treatments: footwear and orthotic advice, physiotherapy, injections, and surgery such as bunion correction, ankle ligament repair, ankle arthroscopy and joint fusion (arthrodesis) when needed.

Book an appointment with a foot doctor: call 72728 72728.